NHTSA recall 04V202000
Steering › Linkages
Hino NA6J and 5 more
Reported Apr 28, 2004810 vehicles affectedHINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.Maker’s number A3370Built Oct 1, 2003 – Apr 15, 2004
The defect
On certain trucks, the pinch bolt nut of the yoke connecting the steering gearbox and the steering wheel shaft backed out.
The risk
This could cause the yoke and the steering wheel shaft to separate which could result in loss of steering increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and retorque the pinch bolt nut as necessary. owner notification began may 7, 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hino at 1-845-365-1400.